Description
Scattered from the rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the dry desert lakebeds of the Alvord Desert, the hot springs of Washington and Oregon provide some of the most unique vacation opportunities in the western United States. This guide describes 40 of the region's best soaks, including firsthand descriptions of each soaking location, along with detailed maps and directions, best seasons to visit, and intriguing histories and legends.Whether you're searching for a family hot springs resort with all the conveniences or an isolated natural thermal pool miles from civilization, Touring Washington and Oregon Hot Springs will guide you to a truly memorable escape from the ordinary.
Author: Jeff Birkby
Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781493046645
ISBN10: 1493046640
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | United States | West | Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)
- Science | Earth Sciences | Seismology & Volcanism
Author: Jeff Birkby
Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing
Published: 12/01/2020
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781493046645
ISBN10: 1493046640
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | United States | West | Pacific (AK, CA, HI, OR, WA)
- Science | Earth Sciences | Seismology & Volcanism
About the Author
Jeff Birkby's passion for hot springs began in the early 1980s when he was hired as a geothermal energy specialist for state of Montana. Jeff currently consults on geothermal energy projects, helping hot springs owners use their thermal resources for greenhouse, swimming pool, and space heating. Jeff is a member of the Humanities Montana Speakers' Bureau, and often lectures on the social history of hot springs of the West. More than a dozen soakable hot springs are within a two-hour drive of Jeff's home in Missoula, Montana.